Hot Stocks

The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

JPMorgan Earnings Chase Banks Down — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Despite JPMorgan's earnings actually beating expectations, its Q3 report had too much bad news, sending financial stocks downward Thursday.

A123 Inks GM Battery Deal But Still Is a Powerless Stock

By Jeff Reeves
AONE got a temporary boost on news of the contract, but electric cars are no sure thing, and the company's financials make it a questionable long-term play.

Google+ Blasted From Within

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oops! A Google software engineer's frank appraisal (read: rant) of Google+ gets out into the open. Here's a highlight of the unkind things he had to say.

Yahoo Can’t Save AOL … From Tim Armstrong

By Jeff Reeves
Tim Armstrong's pursuit of an AOL merger with Yahoo isn't a business move -- it's a desperate grab at saving face after his incompetent management.

Should You Buy the Dow — Intel

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel's nice price-to-earnings ratio, projected growth and backyard money vault make INTC attractive to short- and long-term investors alike.

Dividends from China’s Apple Tree

By Bryan Perry
Sure, Apple notoriously doesn't pay out dividends -- but if you climb your way down the Apple tree, you'll find one Chinese stock that could bolster your income.

Brand-Nameless Fashion — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Struggling fashion retailer Liz Claiborne Inc. selling off its namesake brand to focus on high-end lines Juicy Couture, Lucky Brands and kate spade.

5 Stocks Seeking Growth Through India

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Watch out, Café Coffee Day. Starbucks is finalizing a deal to open shops all across India. In fact, SBUX is not the only company that sees growth potential there.

3 Winners to Expect This Earnings Season

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Earnings season has begun -- and these three highly-rated stocks are expected to hit it out of the park.

Zynga Testing Life Out of Facebook’s Nest

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company readies for its IPO with a plan to bypass the social network.

Alcoa Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite short-term headwinds, this stock should deliver over the long haul.

JPMorgan Earnings Preview — Expect a Hard Dose of Reality

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors expect ugly earnings and a subsequent drop in stock, and they'll probably get it -- but JPMorgan could do some good with its report.

Should You Buy the Dow — IBM

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
An undervalued tech powerhouse at an all-time high? It's hard to make a case against IBM.

J.B. Hunt — How to Play Thursday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Domestic trucking is showing signs of growth, and oil costs have dropped -- but JBHT still is a hard read that could teeter either way after the bell

Fairchild Semiconductor — How to Play Thursday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Fairchild Semiconductor has benefited from demand for chips used in mobile devices, but shaky demand elsewhere merits investor caution.

Alcoa Flops to Kick Off Earnings Season — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Alcoa's reported earnings per share of 15 cents fall way short of analysts' expectations -- a grim start to the third-quarter earnings season.

Wal-Mart Is Making Friends With Facebook

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart is trying to catch up to online speed with a social media push, but it's difficult to tell whether the big-box retailer can "like" its way out of slumping sales.

Fastenal — Third-Quarter Earnings Preview

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Fastenal has been solid in past earnings reports, but this time around could see a mere meet with weak guidance. Investors should consider sitting the bench.

Don’t Expect Pop From PepsiCo’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
PEP is a decent defensive stock that can manage expectations -- but lower consumer demand likely means Pepsi won't do much more than that.
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